Château Léoville Poyferré, 2024 - Magnum

"Impressive texture, slate wrapped in silky tannins, with real depth of flavour, black cherry and damson fruit, no dip through the mid palate, and a long finish. Maintains estate signature, shows generosity and confidence, one of the wines of the vintage. Alix Combe vineyard director, Isabelle David oenologist. Harvest 24 September to 10 October. 3.71 pH. 26.42 hl/ha."

"Blackcurrants, milk chocolate, raspberry and red cherry. Sleek and smooth, instantly silky and just so welcoming on the palate. This has concentration but with an almost sweet acidity, pure fruit and powdery tannins. It’s certainly not lacking in power, with a generous mouthfeel that’s really balanced between push, fun, fruitiness, acidity and tannins. A great Poyferré and success for the vintage. It doesn't shout, but it’s super enjoyable. Classy and chewy and fleshy while still having elegance. I love this. One of the few estates to use reverse osmosis to keep concentration. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Ageing 80% new oak. 3.71pH. Tasted three times."

"Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2024 Château Léoville Poyferré is based on 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It shows deep purple hues and classic notes of cassis, lead pencil, graphite, crushed stone, and violets. Pure, polished, and elegant on the palate, it has perfectly ripe tannins and plays in the forward, charming style of the vintage while still delivering plenty of depth and richness. It's aging in 80% new French oak for 18 to 20 months."